Bulletin: November 26, 2023

REIGN OF CHRIST SUNDAY 

November 26 | 8:30 & 11:00am

GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME

Prelude

Welcome

*Call to Worship  (Based on Psalm 105)
Leader: Give thanks to the Lord; call upon God’s name,
People: Make God’s deeds known to all the people!  
Leader: Let us sing God’s praises! Let us tell of God’s wonderful works! 
People: Glory is God’s holy name! Let those who seek the Lord rejoice!
Leader: Let us lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving,
All:        For great is the Lord, our God, faithful to a thousand generations! 

*Gathering Hymn  645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above, vs. 4

*Corporate Confession (Unison)
For the times we have misused your creation,   
       And neglected your handiwork…   
For the times when we have used your gifts carelessly, 
       And acted ungratefully… 
For the times we have ignored the cries of the hungry, 
       And forgotten our abundance… 
For the times we have stored up goods for ourselves, 
       And hoarded blessings meant to be shared… 
Forgive us, 
       Through Jesus Christ, who gave all, 
       That we might learn to do likewise.   
Amen.   

*Assurance of God’s Love

*Response  Gloria

*Passing of the Peace

*Hymn
12  Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise  (St. Denio)

LISTENING FOR GOD’S WORD

Word to the Children . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Prouty
When the music begins, children are invited to gather on the chancel steps as we sing “This is where children belong, part of our family, part of our song. Be with us, pray with us, help us grow strong: this is where children belong.” Please note that the 11:00am service is livestreamed and your child’s image may appear on the video.

Anthem
For the Beauty of the Earth (8:30am)
John Rutter (b. 1945)
                
Praise the Lord, All Ye People (11:00am)
Michael Haydn (1737-1806)

Prayer for Illumination (Unison)
Give us humble, teachable, and open hearts,
       that we may receive your Word
              and respond in love. Amen.

Scripture Lesson
Isaiah 6:1-8 (Pew Bible Old Testament Page 595)

Response to Reading
Leader: Listen to the voice of the Spirit speaking to the Church.
People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon
Membrane Theology
Dr. Peter Hulac

Moment for Reflection

Sacrament of Holy Baptism (8:30am)

*The Baptismal Creed (Unison)
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. We trust in the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Creator, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. (Excerpted from A Brief Statement of Faith.)

The Presentation
Pastor: This candle represents the new life in Christ. It is entrusted to you to be  kept burning brightly. May all who have received this sacrament walk as children of the light and may God keep the flame of faith alive in them forever.
People: With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into Christ’s church, to share with us this ministry, for we are all one in Christ. Amen.

Musical Reflection 
Hymn to Christ the King (8:30am)
Hart/Blakesley/Kroger/Ndolo

Pilgrims’ Hymn (11:00am)
Stephen Paulus (1949-2014)

RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE

Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts
Making a financial gift makes Montview’s programs and ministries possible, including this worship service. You are invited to give generously at www.montview.org/giving or by texting a dollar amount to 720.452.6449. Offering boxes are stationed at the exit for cash and checks. We’re grateful for your support.

All are invited to sign and pass the Friendship Pad and greet each other by name. 

*Prayer of Dedication (Unison)
God, you have so greatly loved us, long sought us, and mercifully redeemed us. Give us grace that in everything, we may yield ourselves, our wills and our works. A continual thank offering to you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Response  
607  Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow  (Doxology)         
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer (Unison)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

*Closing Hymn
44  Like a Mother Who Has Borne Us  (Austin)

SENDING IN GOD’S LOVE

*Charge and Benediction

*Benediction Response (11:00am)
Amen
John Stainer (1840-1901)

Postlude

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT: COMMUNION PREP TEAM
The Sanctuary Guild or Communion Preparation Team provides behind the scenes service for the monthly celebration of the Lord’s Supper. The team gathers in fellowship to prepare the bread and juice to be served to the congregation, followed by cleanup. Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday are other times of service. To learn more, visit their table in the Commons after today’s services.

UPCOMING EVENTS

O Great Mystery: A Symphonic Christmas Concert
December 3 | 4:00pm (Sanctuary)
Our beloved annual musical tradition continues: our Symphonic Christmas Concert with the Choirs and Orchestra of Montview! Featured in this year’s concert are beautiful carol arrangements by Dan Forrest and Arthur Harris alongside original compositions by Mark Miller, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Elizabeth Poston and Charles Ives.

What’s Happening at Montview?
Learn about our new partnership with Temple Micah; attend a Candlelight Vigil for victims of gun violence; join our flower ministry and more in our This Week @ Montview email. Click here to access the latest edition. To view our Advent/Christmas schedule, go to www.montview.org/special-services.

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS
Preacher: Dr. Peter Hulac
Liturgists: Rev. Clover Reuter Beal and Rev. Ian Cummins
Conductor/Piano: Adam Waite
Organ: Yinying Luo
Soprano: Wendy Bawmann (8:30am)
Reader: Bill Dobrenen (8:30am)
Reader: Kate Williams (11:00am)  
Sound: Cate Thieme
Video: John Goerner
Chorus: Westminster Choir (11:00am)

PARISH NEWS

Prayer Tree   
Linda Bofenkamp; The Cummins Family; Jim Getzinger; Madie Gustafson; Steve House; Linda Marrou-Cole; Mateo; Eden Murphy; Mac Murphy; Nancy Sycamore, mother of Debby Sycamore; Peggy Walker and Arne Binion; Jewel Wegs; Janet Wolfer

Flower Donations
The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God by Nancy Van Burgel and Debby Sycamore in memory of Nancy’s parents, Edith and Robert Van Burgel and Nancy’s sister, Ruth Van Burgel.

ABOUT THIS SERVICE
Assistive listening devices are available in the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary.

Restrooms are available in the Commons.

Childcare is available for ages Birth-7 on the Preschool floor.

Please note that the 11:00am worship service will be livestreamed to several social media platforms and your image may appear on the livestream video.

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
We are so glad your family is worshiping with us today. We also know that sometimes children tire of being in worship. We have a space for those times directly below the sanctuary. You can follow the service on a large screen there while your children enjoy toys, books and space. The greeters can direct you!

TODAY AT MONTVIEW

8:00am – 12:30pm         
Childcare – Ages Birth-7
Location: Preschool Floor
Enter via the Commons past Heritage Center to the Education wing.

8:30am      
Worship Service

Location: Sanctuary

8:45am      
Youth Bells (Grades 3-8)
Location: Room 206B

9:30am
Advent Series: Messiah!
Dr. Peter Hulac and Vivian Showalter                    
Location: Miller Chapel   

Bel Canto Choir (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 205

Assembly: Choir Alternative Fellowship (Grades K-5)
Location: Room 204B

Sunday School (Preschool)
Location: Room 112

Confirmation
Location: Gallery Room

JAM in the AM (Grades 6-8)
Location: Cellar

Waffles and Wonderings (Grades 9-12)
Location: Cellar Back Room

10:00am
Sunday School (Grades K-5)

Location: Preschool and Second Floors

11:00am
Worship Service

Location: Sanctuary

12:00pm
Jubilate Singers
Location: Sanctuary

MONTVIEW BOULEVARD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1980 Dahlia Street, Denver, CO 80220
303.355.1651 | www.montview.org

* Those who are able are invited to stand.

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